MIPI A-PHY enters mass production as first automotive SerDes standard
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MIPI A-PHY has officially become the first standardized SerDes interface for automotive applications to enter mass production, marking a major step for the in-car connectivity market. The technology is now rolling off the line inside vehicles from Geely Auto Group, underscoring momentum behind the A-PHY ecosystem.
This milestone highlights how a long-awaited industry standard is finally being deployed at scale — something that could influence supplier choices, interoperability, and next-generation ADAS and SDV architectures.
First standardized SerDes in cars
The MIPI Alliance confirmed that contributor member Velinktech’s A-PHY-based SerDes chipset is now shipping in volume inside the Lynk & Co 06 Relive compact SUV. Lynk & Co is a global automotive brand created in 2016 as a joint venture between Geely Auto Group and Volvo Car Group.
This makes A-PHY the first industry-standard SerDes to reach mass deployment, a milestone for both the MIPI Alliance and the growing network of silicon vendors building on the specification. Velinktech’s chip supports high-speed image sensor and display connectivity with long-reach capability up to 15 meters, targeting ADAS and centralized compute use cases.
“MIPI A-PHY is widely regarded by the industry as an ideal physical layer specification to meet the current and future needs of L3+ autonomous driving and immersive smart cockpits,” said Evan Zhang, CEO, Velinktech. “Because of the maturity of the A-PHY specification, we were able to rapidly develop a reliable automotive-grade chip that meets rigorous automotive regulations and can be mass-produced and deployed in cars, which is a huge accomplishment.”
Momentum across the ecosystem
Velinktech’s news follows earlier A-PHY design wins for Valens Semiconductor, whose chipsets will begin European OEM production programs in 2026, as well as integration by Mobileye into its EyeQ 6 High ADAS platforms. More than 50 companies are now developing products based on A-PHY, signaling industry-wide adoption.
“Global OEMs and automotive supply chain vendors are coalescing around MIPI A-PHY as the leading standardized SerDes technology for high-speed connectivity,” added Hezi Saar, chair of the MIPI Alliance. “We are at a tipping point, and reaching this milestone as the first long-reach specification to be deployed in cars is a testament to A-PHY’s clear leadership in the automotive market.”
Compliance and interoperability
To support adoption, the MIPI Alliance is launching an A-PHY Compliance Program that will let OEMs and system designers validate devices against the specification. Several test events have already taken place, with another planned in December 2025 in Taipei. Moreover, Valens also recently confirmed interoperability with seven partners, further reinforcing confidence in the ecosystem.
With mass production now underway, MIPI A-PHY is positioned as a central connectivity backbone for next-gen vehicles, promising OEMs a standards-based, royalty-free, and future-ready solution for sensor and display integration.
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